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P380 VRO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 VRO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch has surface rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill corroded on both sides (rear)

Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/plastic trims fitted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,080 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,840 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,836 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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P380 VRO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P380 VRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P380 VRO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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